List of characteristics and axle constructions
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Kinematics
- Compression
- Wheel deflection
- Toe angle
- Toe
- Camber angle
- Suspension roll angle
- Track width
- Track change
- Longitudinal travel at wheel center
- Longitudinal inclination at wheel center
- Kingpin offset
- Kingpin inclination angle
- Kingpin offset at wheel center
- Caster offset
- Caster offset at wheel center
- Caster angle
- Steering lever radius
- Kingpin offset at hub
- Braking torque compensation angle
- Anti-dive
- Starting torque compensation angle
- Anti-squat
- Roll center
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Steering kinematics
- Steer angle left and right
- Ackermann angle
- Track difference angle
- Steer difference angle
- Mean steer angle
- Ackerman error
- Track circle diameter
- Turning circle diameter
Compliance - Calculation of component stresses
- Output of all forces in all
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Control arms
- Joints
Other characteristics - Spring ratio
- Suspension rate
- Ratio shock absorber - spring
- Angle steering arm - steering rod
- Angle of axle driving shaft
- Sliding distance of axle driving shaft
- Suspension roll rate
- Eigenfrequency of body
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Rear axles
- Shock-absorber strut
- Double wishbone
- Semi trailing arm
- Four link
- Multi link
- Twist beam
- Trailing arm
- Leaf-spring rigid axle
- Four link rigid axle
- Four point link rigid axle (MAN)
Trailer axles
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Front axles
- McPherson
- Double wishbone
- Multi link
- Stub axle, steered rigid axle ("Faustachse")
Special constructions
Extensions to include customer-specific axle designs or special constructions are possible at short notice.
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All front axles are available with the options of rack and pinion steering or a recirculating ball and nut steering gear.
The axle spring can be connected to any part of the wheel suspension in all front and rear axles.
Axle suspension via pull /push rod (motor racing)
